It’s Mela time! Yesterday I was first-aiding at the London Mela in Gunnerbury Park. It was said to be the largest celebration of South Asian culture outside the Indian subcontinent, but the turnout was less than expected. It’s a shame, because it was quite a colourful spectacle, broken only by the frequent downpours we had, that had people scuttling to our tent for some shelter. One terrible thing happened though – heard some subtle racism from a first aider. Twice! And the aim of the day was to promote unity and community understanding.
On the way back, one thing did brighten up my day though – a young Asian boy was with his friends, and as they passed a girl he turned round to stare.
Boy [to Girl]: Hello. Hi. Can I just say something to you? You’re really buff.
Girl [pointing over her shoulder]: That’s my mum.
Mum: OK OK son. Please carrying on walking.
Boy: No no, no disrespect or anything aunty. No disrespect at all. You’re daughter’s just really fit though, and it had to be said, innit…Innit?
Unknown boy, I salute you.
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